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Mac OS X Pocket Guide, Second Edition

by Chuck Toporek

November 2002

Beginner to intermediate

160 pages

3h 17m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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Introduction
Changes to Mac OS Xfrom Mac OS 9The Apple MenuThink System Preferences, Not Control PanelsOther Missing Items
General Tips for SwitchersTips for Windows SwitchersTips for Unix Switchers
Window Controls
The Finder ToolbarSearching from the FinderFinder Tips
Basic Keyboard ShortcutsStartup and Shutdown Keys
Using and Configuring the DockDock Tricks

Tips for UsersUser SubdirectoriesThe root User AccountGet Info and Setting File Permissions
System PreferencesPersonalHardwareInternet & NetworkSystem
ApplicationsUtilities
Installing the Developer ToolsOverview of the Developer Tools
Configuring and Using the TerminalTerminal SettingsKeyboard Shortcuts
Emacs Modevi ModeAdditional Command-Line Keys
bindkeydefaultsExamplesopen
Task and Setting IndexCustomizing the SystemFiles and FoldersFonts and Font ManagementSearching for and Locating FilesObtaining Information About the SystemInternet, Web, and EmailModems and Dial-Up NetworkingNetworkingPrinter Configuration and PrintingMaintenance and Troubleshooting

Content preview from Mac OS X Pocket Guide, Second Edition

Chapter 1. Mac OS X Survival Guide

This first part is intended to show those who are new to Mac OS X how to acclimate quickly to their new environment. For Windows and Unix users who are Switching to Mac OS X, most everything will be new, while users of older versions of Mac OS, such as Mac OS 8 or 9, will have to adjust the most to relearn the Mac.

This part of the book covers:

Changes to Mac OS X from Mac OS 9
Tips for “Switchers” coming to Mac OS X from Windows and Unix systems such as Linux or one of the BSDs (FreeBSD, NetBSD, or OpenBSD)

Changes to Mac OS Xfrom Mac OS 9

There are many noticeable changes in the user interface from earlier versions of the Mac OS to Mac OS X, while others may not be so apparent. Two of the biggest changes from Mac OS 9 to Mac OS X can be found in the Apple menu and the Control Panels.

The Apple Menu

The Apple menu, displayed as an apple symbol (

) in the menu bar, is completely different; you can no longer store aliases for files, folders, or applications there. Here’s what you’ll find in Mac OS X’s Apple menu:

About This Mac: This option pops open a window that supplies you with information about your Mac. Aside from telling you that you’re running Mac OS X on your computer, the window shows you which version of Mac OS X is installed, how much memory you have, and the speed and type of processor in your computer. Clicking on the More Info button launches ...